Civic Intelligence

Keep Country First Policy Action Inc

EIN 86-2932695 • 501(c)4 • Washington, DC

Profile

Build a "country first" civic movement to begin improving political dialogue in america, renewing center-right issues and thought, promoting bipartisanship wherever possible, and ushering in a return to an optimistic and hopeful vision.

PO Box 34688Washington, DC 20043

keepcountryfirst.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-8.9%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,188,241

Down $859,697 (-42%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$65,192

Down $13,696 (-17%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,123,049

Down $846,001 (-43%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,542,125

Down $1,455,259 (-49%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,678,817

Up $620,747 (+59%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$136,692

Down $2,076,006 (-107%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2022: $2,047,938Liabilities 2022: $78,888Net Assets 2022: $1,969,0502022Assets 2024: $1,188,241Liabilities 2024: $65,192Net Assets 2024: $1,123,0492024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,188,241
Liabilities$65,192
Net Assets$1,123,049
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2022: $2,997,384Expenses 2022: $1,058,070Net Income 2022: $1,939,3142022Revenue 2024: $1,542,125Expenses 2024: $1,678,817Net Income 2024: -$136,6922024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,542,125
Expenses$1,678,817
Net Income-$136,692
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,188,241
Liabilities
$65,192
Net assets
$1,123,049
Revenue
$1,542,125
Expenses
$1,678,817
Net income
-$136,692
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.19$0.07$1.12$1.54$1.68$0.14
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.05$0.08$1.97$3.00$1.06$1.94
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,542,125
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Build a "country first" civic movement to begin improving political dialogue in america, renewing center-right issues and thought, promoting bipartisanship wherever possible, and ushering in a return to an optimistic and hopeful vision.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,185,490$1,065,908▼ $119,582
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$97,855$99,535▲ $1,680
Accounts Receivable$10,934$14,768▲ $3,834
Investments Other Securities$3,587$5,738▲ $2,151
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,554$2,292▼ $8,262
Total Assets$1,308,420$1,188,241▼ $120,179
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$52,078$65,192▲ $13,114
Total Liabilities$52,078$65,192▲ $13,114
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,280,037$1,378,898▲ $98,861
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-23,695$-255,849▼ $232,154
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,256,342$1,123,049▼ $133,293
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,308,420$1,188,241▼ $120,179
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Paul LaurieDirectorFT$128,013$3,746$131,759

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adam KinzingerBoard Member
Chad MayesBoard Member
Zach HunterExecutive Director
Mario CastilloChief Executive Officer
Barbara ComstockSecretary
Kayla GlazeTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Rampart Strategies LLCManagement And Consulting Services6312 SEVEN CORNERS CENTER 263, Falls Church, VA 22044$280,000
Kinzinger Media LLCPublic Relations59 BIRCH CANOE DR, Tomball, TX 77375$155,000
Laurens GroupAdvertising342 EAST BAY ST, Charleston, SC 29401$115,345
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,540,763
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,362
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,540,763
Change in Net Assets
$-136,692

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,542,125
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,469
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,544,594
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,542,125
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,083,190
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$595,627
Total Fundraising Expense$43,311
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$526,167--$526,167
Fees for Services Other$395,461$102,379-$497,840
Fees for Services Management$238,000-$42,000$280,000
Advertising$116,582--$116,582
Fees for Services Accounting-$84,133-$84,133
Payroll Taxes$44,075--$44,075
Information Technology$17,047$13,239-$30,286
Other Employee Benefits$25,385--$25,385
Fees for Services Legal-$24,663-$24,663
Insurance-$11,802-$11,802
Other Expenses-$10,934-$10,934
Travel$6,017$4,028-$10,045
All Other Expenses$1,500$6,354$1,273$9,127
Office Expenses$169$6,641$38$6,848
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$930-$930
Total Functional Expenses$1,370,403$265,103$43,311$1,678,817

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,678,817
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,677,887
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,677,887
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$930
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$41,962
Section 527 Activity Spending$41,962
Total Exempt Function Spending$41,962
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-OWNED MORE THAN 35% BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ZACH HUNTERExecutive Director and Programmatic ManagementNo$280,000
-OWNED 100% BY BOARD MEMBER, ADAM KINZINGERPublic RelationsNo$155,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization did not delegate any committees authority to act on behalf of the governing body in 2024.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by management and the board of directors. Any necessary corrections are made before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All potential conflicts of interest are reviewed and monitored by the members of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Keep country first action policy requires that compensation for the directors and employees be reviewed and approved by the board of directors; persons with conflicts of interest regarding the compensaiton arrangement at issue are recused. Contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping are maintained with respect to deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation agreement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“A copy of the organization's governing documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Keep Country First Policy Action Inc
EIN
86-2932695
Phone
2028006948
Address
PO BOX 34688, WASHINGTON, DC 20043

Signing Officer

Name
Mario Castillo
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
2028006948
Signed
2025-11-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mario Castillo
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
419 N LEE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2301
Preparer
Adam Kuczynski CPA
Phone
7035190990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants: program service expenses 271,528. Management and general expenses 28,557. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 300,085. Other professional fees: program service expenses 81,971. Management and general expenses 73,822. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 155,793. Education to candidates: program service expenses 41,962. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 41,962.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Investment management fees reported on form 990, part ix, line 11f -930.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIONS ARE MADE BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED AND MONITORED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3KEEP COUNTRY FIRST ACTION POLICY REQUIRES THAT COMPENSATION FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE COMPENSAITON ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE ARE RECUSED. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING ARE MAINTAINED WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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